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CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see the poster or hardware guide. Your notebook is not working on AC power ■ Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. ■ If your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it on. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged cables. Tips & Tricks For instructions on inserting your battery(ies), see the poster or hardware guide. Tips & Tricks For instructions on recalibrating your battery(ies), see the hardware guide. Your notebook is not working on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 92. ■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. ■ Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on page 90. ■ Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. ■ Let the battery return to room temperature. Printer Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search box, then click the arrow. The printer will not turn on ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. The printer is on but will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your notebook. Make sure that it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. 164